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Losing belly fat after pregnancy

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Can someone, ANYONE help me out with this?  I have been working very hard since 6 weeks pp to lose weight.  I gained 20 lbs during IVF and 42 with pregnancy.  I was 154 when I got pregnant and 196 when I delivered (I am 5'4" with a short torso).  Today I am about 138.  I have worked out 5-6 times a week for 10 months.  I am happy with my weight, though 130 is my ultimate goal but I cannot get rid of my squishy belly.  It has gone done a lot but its still so squishy.  I have been doing momsintofitness.com DVD's which really helped but I have reached a plateau and I just can't burn off the belly fat.  Anyone successfully do this without surgery??  I really want to be in the best shape possible when I get pregnant with #2 so I don't have to work as hard to get my body back so I am really focusing on this.  Thanks!
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  • slizsliz

    the belly fat for me only goes away if I do low/no-carbs and major cardio (elliptical, 1 hour a day for 6-7 days a week) and this past two years I have needed metformin to lose weight...

    but you are my hero! I am 5'4" too. I was 178 after losing the twins (used to be 128 at my thinnest ever (size 5!) when I met DH and went all the way to 184 before getting pg with them)...then I worked out like nuts and was 139 when I got pg with DD...now I am 186 or so (gained 45 lbs with pg) and have gained weight after giving birth (I pretend this is due to massive oatmeal ingestion as I sit here eating chocolate cheesecake ice cream)....I keep telling myself I will start dieting next week or the next but we are too stressed out and eating well/exercising is just what gives....

    go you!

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  • HappycoupleHappycouple member

    70% of how you look is what you eat.....maybe modify your diet and the belly area will go down even more.  Some of it may just be looser skin.  I had a six-pack prior to having DS and my belly just does not look quite same and I also work out 4-5 times a week.  Aaaah--the joys of being pregnant  :)

    Great work with the exercising!

    Severe MFI resulting in IVF/ICSI #1 in Nov 2007. BFP!!
    Our beautiful son was born July 2008.
    2010: 2 IVF's,1 FET = 2 BFN's, 1 c/p :(
    Feb 2011-Unmedicated FET= BFP!! DS #2 born Oct 2011!!.



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  • gramos1128gramos1128
    Thanks girls.  I do think maybe I need to modify my diet.  I have lost weight since going down to a 1200 calorie diet (but I think I may need 1500 calories) and that is just with calorie counting, not watching carbs, etc.  Its so tough!!  Good job to you girls as well with your working out. It is such hard work but definitely worth it.  I was about 128 when I started dating DH which is a little too small for me.  I am muscular and just can't hold a skinny frame so I am totally realistic of what is right for my body.  I was 134 when I got married and was happy there.  I know I do not have the same body and that is completely fine with me, but a little less pudge in the belly would be nice!
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  • slizsliz

    i agree - for me it is unrealistic to be 128 or even 135 I think after having DD....128 was if I literally starved myself of carbs, exercised everyday, had an active job, lived in Boston and walked everywhere etc....

    I would love to even get down to 150-155 as a first goal...if only to be able to walk around and get off the couch without killing my knees....

    but you are doing a great job!

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  • gramos1128gramos1128
    Thank you!  And that's how I started.  I wanted 165 then 160 then 150 and so on.  I got down to like 144 and struggled at a plateau which I finally broke but part of that was with a chemical pregnancy I just had I had absolutely no appetite. So that wasn't healthy.  I was down to 136 but have gained 2 back which is cool because I am back to being healthy and exercising.  130 is really pushing it and honestly I would be happy at 138 if I could just tone this belly a little more!  You will get there.  I definitely did it slow and it paid off because I have not gained and now working out is just a regular part of my life (something I strive for since I usually see results then get lazy).  Also seeing results really helps.  GL to you too!
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  • HappycoupleHappycouple member
    Oh--just wanted to add what one of my workout trainers said to me the other day--she said "Your abs start in the kitchen'.  I think the belly in particular for women and men has a lot to do with diet.  Not necessarily calorie counting, but elminiating sugar (i.e. breads, sweets, etc) and refined processed foods in general.  Focus less on reducing the amount of fat you are eating and more on eliminating sugar and carbs.  Eat more natural foods like protein, veggies and fruits. You will definitely see results!  Sounds like you are doing a great job so far!
    Severe MFI resulting in IVF/ICSI #1 in Nov 2007. BFP!!
    Our beautiful son was born July 2008.
    2010: 2 IVF's,1 FET = 2 BFN's, 1 c/p :(
    Feb 2011-Unmedicated FET= BFP!! DS #2 born Oct 2011!!.



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  • MouseygailMouseygail member
    imageHappycouple:
    Oh--just wanted to add what one of my workout trainers said to me the other day--she said "Your abs start in the kitchen'.  I think the belly in particular for women and men has a lot to do with diet.  Not necessarily calorie counting, but elminiating sugar (i.e. breads, sweets, etc) and refined processed foods in general.  Focus less on reducing the amount of fat you are eating and more on eliminating sugar and carbs.  Eat more natural foods like protein, veggies and fruits. You will definitely see results!  Sounds like you are doing a great job so far!
      this is is what i've heard too!!    but great job!!!  I'm so jealous!  The belly is really starting to bother me now too.  I weigh almost 20 pounds less than I did when I got pregnant, but my belly was never this rounded and squishy.  boo!!!!
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  • gramos1128gramos1128
    It's the worst!!  And good for you for weighing 20 lbs less already...that's awesome!
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